Classic Bavaria? Artist M. Emerine? Counterfeit?

Has anyone come across and porcelain with the 'Classic Bavaria' mark. Also has signature of (assumed) artist, M. Emerine? I have gone down every rabbit hole imaginable, ended up hanging out with Absolem the Caterpillar, still have not found my way out of said rabbit hole, thus I'm here beseeching your assistance!

Included some images. I have tea sets I purchased within the same auction that are also questionably marked Limoges and signed by the same artist. I'm getting the impression either counterfeit or reproduction.

 

M. Emerine would have been the decorator and she was likely a hobbyist. That's supported by the fact the same blank can be found with other floral decoration.

 

You found that on eBay, didn't you? Where was the seller located?

Debora

 

Never mind. Found the listing. Maryland. And there were families with the surname Emerine there, including women whose first names started with the letter "M."

Debora

 

The "Classic" mark is one of the lesser known marks used by Hutschenreuther after 1917. It was used on blank items produced at their subsidiary, the former Paul Müller factory.

 

Sorry, didn't realize I wasn't logged in and replied under guest... Does it at least show my reply for you?

 

No, @jezzra, I don't see your reply posted.

Debora

 

In the 1940 census, there's a woman named Mary Emerine in Baltimore, Maryland who identified herself as a "seamstress" of "silk dresses." She was 53 so might have been the decorator of your piece given both the right age and creative. However, that's mere supposition. Not sure it matters as identifying decorator unlikely to add to the value of your piece.

Debora

 

Thank you for that info! I also saw that same piece identical to mine on ebay. I am in Maryland, and just recently sold the piece I was inquiring about, though I let the buyer know I was still doing research on the item they really wanted it.
I have some other pieces I am going to post later as they seem too immaculately preserved and their markings a bit confusing. Hoping to find out if their repro or counterfeit. Beautiful sets though!!!

And I am with you there, I doubt that title will assist with valuation LOL!

 

Thank you, Chris! I'm now going to plunge down the proverbial research rabbit hole on that and see what other info I am able to get acquainted with of relevancy. I really do appreciate the insight!

 

The photograph you posted of your piece is the same photograph that was posted on eBay (Item #257252212415) and it sold yesterday so I'm assuming it was yours. With items of this type, there's no reason to assume they're reproductions or counterfeit. They don't have the collector interest to justify doing either.

Debora